Your Top 3 Classic Rock Albums

[Poly-Rythmo]

This thread needs more Thin Lizzy.
Such an under appreciated band.
Johnny The Fox, Fighting, or Bad Reputation.

I'd maybe top them all with "Live and Dangerous" - so good...

 

[OMC]

Deep Purple - In Rock or Fireball
Spirit - Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus
Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow or Wired

 

[JohnnyCashFan]

This thread needs more Thin Lizzy.
Such an under appreciated band.
Johnny The Fox, Fighting, or Bad Reputation.

To play Lizzy ?, No, no Lizzy ? - The Movie Once

 

[Dark Star Boogie]

I'd maybe top them all with "Live and Dangerous" - so good...

No argument from me here, their live energy is top notch and that album is damn near perfect

 

[CrazyDiamond84]

Some favorites on my mind:

Aerosmith-Toys In The Attic
Janis Joplin-Pearl
Patti Smith-Horses
Graham Nash-Wild Tales and/or Songs for beginners
Tom Waits-Heart of Saturday Night
Billy Joel-The Stranger

 

[OMC]

Jay Geils Band - Full House
Big Brother And The Holding Company - Cheap Thrills
Pretenders - S/T

 

[OMC]

Buckingham Nicks - S/T
Golden Earring - Moontan
Little Feat - Waiting For Columbus

 

[jfitzy]

Does punk music count as classic rock? I’m not really clear on the definition of that term.

Ramones- Self-titled (or Rocket to Russia. Both are amazing)
Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
The Stooges - Funhouse (more proto-punk than actual punk)

And some post-punk:
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

 

[AnthonyI]

Does punk music count as classic rock? I’m not really clear on the definition of that term.

Ramones- Self-titled (or Rocket to Russia. Both are amazing)
Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
The Stooges - Funhouse (more proto-punk than actual punk)

And some post-punk:
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

Definitions are sometimes more about the listener than anything else. I remember growing up and having musical tastes in the mid 70's to mid 80s that consisted of a wider appreciation of music. Blondie, The Cars, The Clash, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Journey, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and the Ramones......all which I consider "Classic"

 

[sarcasticfairyprincess]

ok really who wants to take one for a team and either make a playlist or a spreadsheet of everything that's been mentioned bc this is a REALLY GOOD list

 

[AnthonyI]

ok really who wants to take one for a team and either make a playlist or a spreadsheet of everything that's been mentioned bc this is a REALLY GOOD list

Let me see if I can get a Google Doc up and we can add to it as we go along

 

[Russ I]

Let me see if I can get a Google Doc up and we can add to it as we go along

I think @Slimwhit33 indicated he was making an Excel spreadsheet with all entries, plus additional information about pressings and whatever else might have been offered in this thread.

 

[Slimwhit33]

I have it all made up.. how can I share it?

 

[AnthonyI]

I have it all made up.. how can I share it?

Copy it into a Google Sheet

 

[AnthonyI]

I have it all made up.. how can I share it?

If you run into issues I actually got it done by the time I found out you had a list, so just let me know.

 

[AnthonyI]

This work?

It downloads it as a PDF

 

[KenKaniff]

1. U2 - The Joshua Tree
2. U2 - The Unforgettable Fire
3. U2 - War

 

[Slimwhit33]

N&G Classic Rock Thread Albums

I think this should do it? If so, thanks @AnthonyI for holding my hand through it.

 

[MikeH]

No argument from me here, their live energy is top notch and that album is damn near perfect

Any recommendations on good Thin Lizzy reissues? Or are early pressings the way to go?

 

[AnthonyI]

Any recommendations on good Thin Lizzy reissues? Or are early pressings the way to go?

I would recommend going with an OG or early pressing, the production value is fantastic.